Minnesota Senator Al Franken Competing on Jeopardy

"Power Players" week is right around the corner, and this year Minnesota Senator Al Franken is among the contestants. Check out who he'll be playing against.  

According to Jeopardy's website, "The group includes some of the country’s most influential journalists, commentators, and newsmakers, along with a best-selling author, an innovative comedian, and a sitting United States senator."

The show will be taped in front of a live audience in Washington D.C. April 9th, and then air for all of us to see May 16th through the 20th. The winner of each game will earn at least $50,000 for their charity. Franken's charity of choice is USO.

According to Jeopardy.com here's who Franken will be competing against:

Louis C.K. – Comedian, Charity: Fistula Foundation

Anderson Cooper – ”Anderson Cooper 360” (CNN), Charity: Spike’s K9 Fund

Matthew Weiner – Television Creator, “Mad Men”, Charity: Alexandria House

Kate Bolduan – "At This Hour” (CNN), Charity: Free Arts NYC

Jonathan Capehart – “The Washington Post”, Charity: Sasha Bruce Youthwork

S.E. Cupp – Conservative Commentator, Charity: Share Our Strength

Jonathan Franzen – Best-selling Author, “Purity”, Charity: American Bird Conservancy

David Gregory – Political Analyst (CNN), Charity: Martha’s Table

Melissa Harris-Perry – Professor and TV Host, Charity: Girls for Gender Equality

Sunny Hostin – ABC News Senior Legal Correspondent, Charity: Bronx Children’s Museum

Lara Logan – ”60 Minutes” (CBS), Charity: Committee to Protect Journalists

Ana Navarro – Republican Strategist, Charity: Operation Smile

Michael Steele – Politician & MSNBC Political Analyst, Charity: Catholic Charities Mona Center

Chuck Todd – NBC News Political Director & Host, “Meet the Press”, Charity: Samaritan Inns